If you're looking for a quiet afternoon of 10-pin and bonding with your grandmother, GreenGarden…read moreBowling Lanes is... an experience. I didn't just get a workout; I got a front-row seat to the lore of the "King of the Gutter." The Encounter While helping my nan pick out a 6lb ball, I was cornered by a man who can only be described as "aerodynamically round." This local legend spent twenty minutes explaining that he once bowled a perfect 300, but alas, "cameras weren't invented back then" (or some such logic), so I'd just have to take his word for it. He informed me that he's the best bowler in town and runs a tavern, which I assume is where he practices his other hobby: telling tall tales. The "Unc" Factor The wildest part? He's apparently a local celebrity. Every five minutes, a group of teenagers would walk up, call him "Unc," and dab him up like he'd just signed a multi-million dollar contract. I don't know if he's actually their uncle or if he just dispenses questionable wisdom in exchange for respect, but the "Unc" energy was off the charts. The Great Betrayal The vibe turned sour when I accidentally got into a groove. I rolled three strikes in a row (pure luck, honestly), and "Unc" lost it. He couldn't handle the competition. He went straight to the owner and claimed I was using illegal bumpers. The owner--who apparently values Unc's tavern stories over physics--actually kicked me and my grandmother out! Apparently, at GreenGarden, talent is a bannable offense if it hurts the local legend's feelings. The Grand Finale As we were being escorted out, Unc pointed to the sleek black Mustang parked right in front of the doors. "That's my ride," he bragged, adjusting his belt. "Built for speed." It was a beautiful car, truly. It's just a shame that "speed" wasn't happening today because the front wheel had a massive yellow boot on it. I guess even the "best bowler in town" can't strike his way out of unpaid parking tickets. Summary: Go for the bowling, stay for the delusions of grandeur, but leave your skills at home if you don't want to be framed for "Bumper Fraud." Pros The Entertainment Value: You get a professional-grade comedy show for the price of a shoe rental. Watching a man claim a Mustang with a boot on it is peak cinema. Nan's Workout: My grandmother got some great cardio in while we were being chased out by the "Bumper Police." The Social Scene: If you're looking to get "dabbed up" and integrated into the local "Unc" hierarchy, this is the place to be. Easy Parking: Well, easy for some. There's always at least one black Mustang taking up a prime spot indefinitely. Cons The "Unc" Tax: If you bowl better than a turkey, expect to be reported to management for "technological interference." Strict Bumper Policy: Apparently, having a high skill ceiling is considered a "cheat code" by the local tavern owner. Management Bias: The owner seems to believe the word of a man who hasn't seen a 300-game since the Triassic period over the literal laws of physics. Short Visit: Don't get too attached to your lane; if you hit three strikes, your night is effectively over.

had an utterly amazing time. Alex, the kind man behind the counter held my son as I was grabbing…read moresome balls. this was truly the best costumer service I've ever received.

This is a place for everyone! You can take your whole family there and be sure that they would…read moreenjoy at least one (if not more) of their activities. If you are planning on playing in the arcade area, go ahead to the customer-service area and purchase a game card, you could also get it easy from the kiosk, as you will need this card to swipe and play. We love their claw-machine (which we found it to be so much easier to win than the one in Asia, rip), if you stay there long enough on a good day, you will find some people with a big bag full of stuffed animals they won. So your chance is pretty high on winning those for your loved ones (including yourself!) When you have won enough stuffed animals, take a break and come to the other section where there are plenty of arcade games, there are ones for the sport-lover, anime-lover and those who loves to dance. There are also bowling alley, and karaoke party room which we enjoy going once in a while. Food and drinks are not allowed in there as you will be checked by the security when entered. Though, there is a little food bar that offer quick bites as well as pizza, ice cream and alcohols. Before you leave, go check out the photo booth, I recommend the Japanese ones, since you can decorate it how you like before printing it. Always have so much fun coming here, will be back again soon.

We came on a weeknight so knew it would be staffed accordingly but I saw 1 staff member the entire…read moretime here. We got the 60 mins of game play. Options were very limited and some of the ones available were out of order. Many games seemed to be out of order. It is clean. That's a plus. Never saw any food.

This is a 90s kid dream set on free play. Free putt putt! There is a low entrance fee and I'm not…read moresure there is a time limit. VR is extra if you are into that. They also have adult BYOB nights on Fridays. If you go the last two hours of operation you get in for half of the admission price. From Galaga, Frogger, Space Invaders to Foosball, Skiball, Air Hockey to Pinball and Dance Dance and Guitar Hero this place has it all. A lot bigger than I expected and pretty accessible. Have rooms to have parties! I really enjoyed my time.

Play Port has so much potential. There's retro games and tons of space. It should be a great time…read more 1/3 of the things there don't work and it's disappointing. You don't find that out until you've already paid. I have been a few times before and, there seems to be a genuine lack of giving a crap this most recent time. I won't be going back.

I love this place, a family run business. I've been bowling here since the 60s and 70's when it…read morewas run by Bob and Audrey Lytle. Back them it was 16 lanes, I just revisited summer of 2012 and its 40 modern lanes, but still reminds me of the place I started bowling. The only negative thing I have to say is bowling isn't quite as popular in Erie (surprise) as Columbus where I live now and their summer hours are somewhat limited. Many alleys in Columbus are open 24/7 and the summer is a time for open bowling without having to worry about league night. We showed up here a couple of times this year, like Friday night at 10pm only to find them closed. I do like that they let you bowl as much as you want and pay after.

We celebrated our son's 18th birthday and had a blast. The food was delicious, the service was top…read morenotch, and the bowling was super fun. We had over 50 people attend the celebration from all ages, and everyone had a wonderful time!! Highly recommend!

The facilities are well kept. Staff is friendly and willing to help at all times. The only bad…read morething is the interior and exterior are very dated and the music they play isn't for everyone.

After many calls with no answer and a voicemail box that is full. We took a chance to take a group…read moreof children bowling because the website says they have open bowling and the specific hours. We had to walk, in the sprinkling rain to get there and the doors were locked, though we could see a television on. Knocked and no answer. Very disappointed.

If you're looking for a budget-friendly outing for friends and family, bowling is always a good…read morechoice. Eastland Bowl is located off the Bayfront Connector and features updated score software, a decent selection of loaner balls, and a full bar with some food options. The staff are friendly and helpful. The prices are affordable. While the food may not be gourmet, it's not bad for a bowling alley. Stick to draft beer and enjoy a classic experience.

Weekday prices are not great. $3.75 per game plus $2 for shoes. Greengarden lanes is cheaper.read more

The place may be dated but that's part of the charm! They're the cheapest (if not one of the…read morecheapest) bowling allies in Erie and we were able to get a lane on a Friday evening. The place is clean and they have a good assortment of bowling balls to choose from. They also have a bar and a place to buy food - mostly pizza, fries, things like that. I didn't eat anything while I was there but it smelled good. After playing five games and winning (Becky!) the staff was cool enough to print out the scores for me when I asked. I'll definitely be back here as I enjoyed the place; this was my first time back there in more than a decade and it's still a good spot. As times change and the world goes crazy it's nice to know that Westway Lanes hasn't changed much at all.

This is hands down the worst bowling ally in town. Dirty bathrooms, unkempt lanes, rude ownership,…read morethe list goes on. Avoid.